Run-On Sentences

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What is a run-on sentence?

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A run-on sentence is a sentence that combines two or more independent clauses without proper punctuation or conjunctions.

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How can you fix a run-on sentence?

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You can fix a run-on sentence by adding a period, a semicolon, or a conjunction.

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What is an independent clause?

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An independent clause is a group of words that can stand alone as a sentence because it has a subject and a verb.

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What is a conjunction?

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A conjunction is a word that connects clauses or sentences, such as 'and', 'but', or 'or'.

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Identify the run-on sentence: 'I love to read I have many books.'

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The sentence is a run-on because it combines two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

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Correct the run-on sentence: 'She likes ice cream she eats it every day.'

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She likes ice cream; she eats it every day.

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What punctuation can be used to separate independent clauses?

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A semicolon (;) or a comma followed by a conjunction.

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Is this a run-on sentence? 'The sun is shining it is a beautiful day.'

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Yes, it is a run-on sentence.

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Correct the run-on sentence: 'He went to the store he forgot his wallet.'

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He went to the store, but he forgot his wallet.

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What is the difference between a run-on sentence and a compound sentence?

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A run-on sentence incorrectly combines independent clauses, while a compound sentence correctly uses conjunctions or punctuation.